Ald. Ray Lopez proposed a six-month pilot program in “the most active areas” of Back of the Yards for a ShotSpotter replacement system that uses infrared sensors, surveillance cameras and drones.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson discussed youth voter turnout, the role of religion in governance, and a range of pressing city ...

Looking over his shoulder: Possible mayoral challengers Alexi Giannoulias and Susana Mendoza are also fundraising, though ...

An effort by opponents of Mayor Brandon Johnson to water down Chicago’s sanctuary city ordinance faltered in the City Council Wednesday, a victory for the mayor as his ...

Alders approved more than $35 million in settlements, blocked a vote to amend the city’s Welcoming City ordinance and delayed ...

Axios Visuals Express lanes on the Kennedy reopened this week offering some of the first good local traffic news of the year. But even more traffic developments zooming in this month could complicate ...

Chicago’s school board will expand from seven people appointed by the mayor to 21 people — 10 of whom were elected last ...

Carter's departure comes state lawmakers debate a plan to merge Chicago’s public transit systems ahead of a $771 million ...

Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval Carter plans to resign on Jan. 31. He plans to take a job as the president and CEO of Saint Anthony Hospital on the city’s West Side.

Two Chicago alderpersons want council members to vote on an amended version of the city’s welcoming city ordinance.

Could it cost drivers more to bring their cars into downtown Chicago? The idea is being weighed after New York rolled out a ...